Berrington Hall
A Georgian mansion by Henry Holland in a parkland landscape laid out by Capability Brown, with a walled garden and family play area.
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About the museum
Berrington Hall stands near Leominster in Herefordshire. The estate was bought in 1775 by the banker and army contractor Thomas Harley, who commissioned his son-in-law, the architect Henry Holland, to design a new neoclassical house. Construction took place between 1778 and 1781, and Lancelot 'Capability' Brown shaped the setting of lake, woodland and parkland, which was one of his last complete schemes.
The red sandstone exterior contrasts with delicate interiors, including painted ceilings and a staircase hall. The house was later home to the Rodney family and then, from the early twentieth century, to the Cawley family. After the death of the second Lord Cawley it passed to the National Trust in 1957.
Today visitors can see the mansion's historic rooms and the below-stairs areas, stroll through the curved walled garden and the pleasure grounds, and walk in the parkland around the serpentine pool. A natural play area and a den-building area make the estate popular with families.
Highlights
- Neoclassical mansion designed by Henry Holland
- Parkland and lake by Capability Brown, his last complete estate
- Rare curved walled garden and pleasure grounds
- Painted ceilings and staircase hall inside the house
- Natural play area, den building and parkland walks
Permanent exhibitions
- Mansion – Henry Holland's neoclassical house with painted ceilings and a staircase hall, once home to the Harley, Rodney and Cawley families.
- Walled garden and pleasure grounds – Gardens laid out by Capability Brown, including a rare curved walled garden.
- Parkland – Brown's last complete estate, with a serpentine pool, woodland and grazing animals.
- Operated by
- National Trust
Admission & discounts
| Adults | £17 |
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| Children & teens | £8.50free up to age 4 · Children aged 5 to 17; under-5s are free. |
| Groups | –A group rate for adults (whole property) is published as £16.15 per person; group size and booking terms are not stated on the property page. |
| Families | £42.50Two adults and up to three children. A one-adult family ticket costs £25.50. |
| Gardens and parkland only, adult | £10Without Gift Aid. |
| Gardens and parkland only, child (5 to 17) | £5Without Gift Aid; under-5s are free. |
| Gardens and parkland only, family (2 adults and up to 3 children) | £25Without Gift Aid. |
Prices are standard admission without Gift Aid (valid from 1 March 2026). Tickets with Gift Aid cost about 10 per cent more (adult £18.70, child £9.40, family £46.80). Entry and parking are free for National Trust members with a valid membership card. When the mansion is closed in winter, the gardens and parkland ticket applies.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The mansion is entered by 12 steep stone steps; a stair climber is provided for wheelchair users but is currently unavailable, and only one stair-climber user can be inside at a time. Paths in the garden and parkland are level, with a mix of tarmac, gravel and grass, and an accessible route runs round the walled garden. Wheelchairs and a powered mobility vehicle can be borrowed (pre-booking advised on 01568 615721). There is an accessible toilet and a Changing Places toilet in the courtyard, and another accessible toilet in the car park. Eight designated bays are about 30 yards from reception, and there is a drop-off point. Induction loops are fitted at reception and in the catering areas, and Braille and large print guides are available. The Old Servants' Hall tea-room is reached by seven steps or a lift on request; the Stables Café is fully accessible. Assistance dogs are welcome throughout. The lift serves the tea-room only.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 4 |
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| Family ticket | £42.50 · Two adults and up to three children. A one-adult family ticket costs £25.50. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
- Playground / play area
A natural play area with slide, swings, willow tunnel and wooden xylophone overlooks the parkland, and there is a den-building area. School holiday trails and family activities are offered, and under-5s enter free.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Luston (bus stop)
The nearest railway station is Leominster, about 4 miles away. A bus between Ludlow and Hereford, which passes close to Ludlow and Leominster stations, stops at Luston, about 2 miles from the hall.
By car
Free parking
Free on-site car park, about 30 yards from visitor reception.
- Accessible parking
The hall is on the west side of the A49, 7 miles south of Ludlow. Coming from Ludlow, use the Eye Lane entrance at Ashton; coming from Leominster, use the A49 entrance. what3words: tightrope.encourage.items.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Old Servants' Hall tea-room (toasties, soups, sandwiches, cakes; ice cream in warm weather), Stables Café on busy days and holidays, and a second-hand bookshop in the courtyard. Picnic area, cycle parking and dog-friendly grounds.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Good to know | Volunteer-led garden tours run on set weekdays (for example Thursdays at 12:00 and 14:00, lasting one hour) and basement tours on Mondays; normal admission applies. Dogs on leads are allowed in the parkland, courtyard and gardens but not in the mansion or the main tea-room. |
